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Laurenelle99 · 17/10/2018 08:48

Hi all,

Before I start, being the over protective over thinking ridiculous frist time mom is my biggest niggle in my head making everything a million times harder!

During my pregnancy I have been off work a few times already due to being hospitalised with probable dvt, hyperemisis and dehydration. I have had problems with my kidneys since a child and they failed after an op in Feb where I had a catheter and was on a drip for a week.

Today I have decided to yet again go off work and I can't help feeling guilty about my colleagues! I'm also really worried about disciplinary at work.

I found out I was pregnant the day I started my new job which came as a shock as I was told I would never have kids and I was actually on the pill. Occupational health have sent letters stating I should change my 10 hour shifts to 8 to help with symptoms and illness.

I've always been a sicky person to the extent I sometimes feel I just make it up even when I feel extremely unwell. (Crazy I know).

I now have a kidney infection that's causing serious pain in my right side and just feel generally groggy. Am I doing right by going off work or should I be sucking it up?

I just feel so crappy about it all. Sorry to moan... everyone needs to now and then!

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Merrydoula · 17/10/2018 09:02

Like you said, it wasn't planned. Pregnancy can be hard enough without feeling extra guilt from elsewhere. I'm sure your colleagues will understand and manage without you. You will only go through this pregnancy once! Try to enjoy it. It's the one time when you can actually be a bit selfish and put yourself first

Merrydoula · 17/10/2018 09:04

Your work can't give you a disciplinary for being ill...especially when pregnant. Make sure you follow all the correct procedures when you're not going to be in etc

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